Martinsburg College Martinsburg, WV

The Sterile Processing program at Martinsburg College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level sterile processing technicians. This comprehensive program covers a wide range of topics, including medical terminology, microbiology, infection control principles, and various sterilization methods. Students learn how to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and medical equipment according to industry standards and regulations. The program typically includes hands-on lab training simulating real-world sterile processing environments, coupled with a clinical externship in a healthcare setting. This externship provides invaluable practical experience, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge under the supervision of experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue national certification, such as the CRCST certification, and embark on rewarding careers in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, contributing directly to patient safety and infection prevention. The curriculum is kept current to align with best practices and evolving technologies within the sterile processing field, ensuring graduates remain competitive and well-prepared for their chosen career path.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Martinsburg College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.